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World Service,20 May 2019,23 mins

Volodymyr Zelensky: Comedian to be sworn in as Ukrainian president

Newsday

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A comedian famous for playing the role of Ukraine's president in a satirical TV series is being sworn in as head of state. Google says it has stopped the phone maker Huawei from using some of its services in what is being seen as a major blow to the ambitions of the Chinese technology firm. The grand finale of Game of Thrones has been broadcast, bringing to an end one of the most successful television series ever.

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